Read the full judgment text of FCMC 3080/2015 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 30 November 2017 before 區域法院暫委法官彭家光.
Child custody – Best interests of the child – ADHD and Autism – Domestic violence and child abuse – Joint custody – Care and control – Access arrangements – Social welfare report – Probation order – No order as to costs. The court considered the best interests of the child, who has special needs including ADHD and Autism. The mother had a history of corporal punishment and was sentenced to probation. The father and grandmother provided a stable environment. The court granted joint custody but awarded care and control to the father. Reasonable access was granted to the mother, including bi-weekly overnight stays. No order as to costs was made.
Legal issues: Custody and Care and Control · Access Arrangements
Outcome: Joint custody granted; Care and control awarded to Father; Reasonable access granted to Mother.
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